Police chief's son, wanted in shooting of 2 officers is found dead, officials say
Authorities say the estranged son of Nashville’s police chief, who was wanted in the shooting of two police officers, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading police on a chase in a stolen car NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The estranged son of Nashville’s police chief , who was wanted in the shooting of two police officers , was found dead of a self-i NFL icted gunshot wound after leading police on a chase in a stolen car, authorities said. Nashville Police Chief John Drake issued a statement on Wednesday thanking officers for working to locate his son after John Drake Jr., 38, was accused of shooting and wounding two officers in nearby La Vergne on Saturday. “It was my prayer that no harm would come to him or anyone else," the elder Drake said. "I am heartbroken and saddened by the outcome. I appreciate the condolences and kind words of support as my family and I privately mourn our loss.” Metro Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron said in a news conference on...